First published in 1854, Richard Hildreth's "Despotism in America" is a scathing indictment of the institution of slavery in the United States. Hildreth offers a detailed historical and political analysis of the slaveholding system, including its impact on the economy, politics, and social fabric of the country. This book remains a powerful critique of slavery and its corrosive effects on American society.

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